Job Details

Director of Compliance

Position Number: 9840720
Location: Lubbock, United States
Position Type: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Director of Compliance
Lubbock
46191BR
Risk Management

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

About the University
About the Texas Tech University System

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.

About the Department and/or College
TTUS is a public university system headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, comprising five component institutions: Texas Tech University (TTU), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso), Angelo State University (ASU), and Midwestern State University (MSU Texas). The System operates at approximately 22 academic locations across Texas and internationally, with a combined annual operating budget exceeding $3 billion and approximately 21,000 employees.

The Office of Compliance is a system-level office providing compliance leadership across all five components and System Administration. The Director of Compliance is one of compliance functions most operationally significant positions, functioning both as the lead compliance professional for System Administration and as the principal architect of systemwide compliance infrastructure.

The Director of Compliance reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. The position has no direct supervisory responsibility at time of hire; however, the Compliance program is in an active growth phase, and supervisory responsibilities are expected to develop within the year as staffing expands. The Director will be expected to exercise functional leadership over compliance activities across System Administration departments and to serve as a collaborative resource to compliance officers at each of TTUS's five component institutions.

The Office of Compliance is a system-level office providing compliance leadership across all five components and System Administration. The Director of Compliance is one of compliance functions most operationally significant positions, functioning both as the lead compliance professional for System Administration and as the principal architect of systemwide compliance infrastructure.

Major/Essential Functions
Responsibilities are organized around the seven elements of an effective compliance and ethics program, as established by the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines and recognized as the prevailing standard for institutional compliance programs.

1. Standards, Policies, and Procedures - Develop, maintain, and periodically review compliance policies, procedures, and standards for TTUS System, System Components, and System Administration, ensuring alignment with applicable federal and Texas law, TTUS System Regulations, institutional operating policies, and professional best practices.

2. Compliance Program Oversight and Governance - Lead day-to-day management of the TTUS System Administration compliance program, including program planning, prioritization, and execution.

3. Training and Education - Design and implement a comprehensive compliance training architecture for TTUS System Administration, including initial compliance training, role-based training, and routine refresher programs. Coordinate systemwide compliance training initiatives, collaborating with component institution compliance officers and human resources functions to ensure appropriate coverage.

4. Effective Lines of Communication and Reporting - Administer and manage compliance reporting mechanisms, ensuring appropriate intake, documentation, and routing of concerns. Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools to support leadership visibility into program performance and risk indicators and provide routine reporting to AVC/CRCO.

5. Monitoring, Auditing, and Risk Assessment - Develop and execute annual compliance risk assessments, using structured methodologies to identify, prioritize, and document compliance risks. Coordinate systemwide compliance risk assessment activities, providing tools, templates, and technical support to component institution compliance officers.

6. Enforcement and Discipline - Support or coordinate compliance investigations as appropriate, working collaboratively with the Office of General Counsel, Equal Opportunity, Human Resources, Audit Services, and/or law enforcement as needed. Identify patterns and root causes across compliance issues to inform systemic program improvements.

7. Response and Continuous Improvement - Lead or coordinate programmatic self-assessments and periodic effectiveness reviews of the TTUS System compliance program.

8. Perform other duties as assigned by the AVC/CRCO.

1. Standards, Policies, and Procedures - Develop, maintain, and periodically review compliance policies, procedures, and standards for TTUS System, System Components, and System Administration, ensuring alignment with applicable federal and Texas law, TTUS System Regulations, institutional operating policies, and professional best practices.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in law, business, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
Advanced degree (Ph.D., J.D., M.P.A., M.B.A., or related field).
Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, risk management, audit, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline. Education beyond the bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or managing compliance programs or program components, including policy development, training, monitoring, or investigations.
Experience working in a complex, multi-unit organization or regulated environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear operational guidance for non-specialist audiences.
Experience in Texas public higher education or a comparable state-governed, multi-institution system.
Professional certification: Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent.
Familiarity with the Texas regulatory environment, including Texas Education Code, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements, and applicable state agency obligations.
Experience conducting or managing compliance or ethics investigations.
Experience supporting board-level or executive-level compliance governance, including preparation of reporting materials.

Pay Range
$115,600 - $150,300 - $185,000

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.